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Mathnet

  • TV Series
  • 1987–1992
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
502
YOUR RATING
Joe Howard and Beverly Leech in Mathnet (1987)
ParodyComedyCrimeFamilyMystery

A detective team uses mathematics and logic to solve crimes.A detective team uses mathematics and logic to solve crimes.A detective team uses mathematics and logic to solve crimes.

  • Creators
    • David D. Connell
    • Jim Thurman
  • Stars
    • Joe Howard
    • Beverly Leech
    • Bari K. Willerford
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    502
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • David D. Connell
      • Jim Thurman
    • Stars
      • Joe Howard
      • Beverly Leech
      • Bari K. Willerford
    • 10User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Joe Howard
    Joe Howard
    • Officer George Frankly
    • 1987–1992
    Beverly Leech
    Beverly Leech
    • Sgt. Kate Monday…
    • 1987–1990
    Bari K. Willerford
    • Benny Pill
    • 1990–1992
    Mary Watson
    • Debbie Williams
    • 1987–1990
    Emilio Del Pozo
    • Captain Joe Greco
    • 1990–1992
    Toni Di Buono
    Toni Di Buono
    • Sgt. Pat Tuesday
    • 1991–1992
    James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones
    • Chief Thad Green…
    • 1987–1991
    Steve Fellman
    • Officer Steve
    • 1987–1988
    Sam Salazar
    • Officer Sam
    • 1987–1988
    Jim Thurman
    Jim Thurman
    • Vern…
    • 1987–1991
    Michael Sergio
    Michael Sergio
    • Sgt. Abruzzi
    • 1990–1992
    Ron O'Neal
    Ron O'Neal
    • Sgt. Bill Dietrich
    • 1988
    F. William Parker
    • Mayor Lombard Quail…
    • 1988–1990
    Steven Marcus
    Steven Marcus
    • Louie…
    • 1990–1992
    Margaret Devine
    Margaret Devine
    • Liza Borden…
    • 1990–1991
    David D. Connell
    • Dick
    • 1990–1991
    Tyra Ferrell
    • Ginnie Carlson
    • 1987
    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Jane Rice Burroughs
    • 1987
    • Creators
      • David D. Connell
      • Jim Thurman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      There was serious discussion of a revival of "Mathnet" as its own program on the ABC network. However, CTW refused to franchise the show to ABC and discussions ultimately went nowhere.
    • Quotes
      • [opening narration]
      • Narrator: The story you are about to see is a fib, but it's short. The names are made up, but the problems are real.
    • Alternate versions
      Originally broadcast as segments of "Square One TV" (1987).
    • Connections
      Referenced in The History of Power Rangers: Power Rangers Cosmic Fury (2024)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme From Dragnet (Danger Ahead)
      Composed by Walter Schumann

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 26, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • 6045 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA(police station exterior)
    • Production companies
      • Children's Television Workshop (CTW)
      • TurtleBack Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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